DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL FOR INTEGRATING GREEN SKILLS INTO THE VOCATIONAL FASHION DESIGN CURRICULUM TO SUPPORT EMPLOYABILITY IN THE SUSTAINABLE FASHION INDUSTRY

Novia Nailatun Nufus; Agus Hery Supadmi Irianti

doi:10.36526/sosioedukasi.v15i2.8035

Authors

Novia Nailatun Nufus Doctoral Program in Vocational Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Agus Hery Supadmi Irianti Fashion Design Education Program, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36526/sosioedukasi.v15i2.8035

Keywords:

Green Skills, Vocational Education, Fashion, Curriculum, Sustainability

Abstract

The transition toward a green economy has significantly transformed various industrial sectors, including the fashion industry, which is recognized as one of the largest contributors to environmental degradation. This condition requires a workforce equipped with green skills to support sustainable industry practices. Vocational education plays a strategic role in preparing graduates for these demands; however, the integration of green skills into vocational curricula remains limited. This study aims to develop a conceptual model for integrating green skills into the vocational fashion curriculum to enhance work readiness in the sustainable fashion industry. This study employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method. The findings reveal that the proposed model consists of four main components: sustainability-based curriculum content, project-based learning strategies, industry collaboration, and competency-based assessment. The model is expected to improve curriculum relevance and strengthen graduates’ work readiness.

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